Yolanda grew up in Chicago Heights, IL during the early 1960's. Her father was a worker in the local steel industry to support their family of 6. Her mother was a homemaker as expected for that era. She uses this urban setting as a backdrop for personal learning experiences and life lessons in her book.
Yolanda's personal experiences has evolved from homemaker, business owner and work in the business world. Yolanda has successfully raised 4 children with her husband and Pastor Joe Glass Jr. As part of what she feels is her personal ministry as a dedicated Christian, Yolanda speaks to women's groups as well as now writing and publishing to encourage young girls and women in their personal walk with Christ.